Bio
Patrick Micka is an illustrator/designer currently based in northern Alabama. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2008 with a B.A. in Political Science. When he wasn’t studying he was usually drawing or painting and spent two semesters as a staff cartoonist for The Kentucky Kernel. Fortunately, during his time at the University of Kentucky his coursework often included a focus on the use of social media technologies such as blogs and wikis. Patrick developed a strong understanding of the significant roles emerging technologies play in modern culture and explored them as another avenue for creative expression. Creating a context which nurtured his fondness for the open source software movement as well as his belief that art should be practical and accessible.
His style is influenced by the modernist school of design, more specifically minimalism. Preferring to use pen and ink, Patrick has also mastered the software needed to provide clean and simple designs.
Email Patrick at pmicka [AT] gmail [DOT] com, add him on Facebook, or send a Tweet to @pmicka.